Weather in Salt Lake City Today

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Current temperature in Salt Lake City: 20°C (68°F). Overcast. Today's high 31°C (88°F), low 19°C (66°F).

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20°
Overcast
RealFeel® 19°C
42%Comfortable
Rain probability: 13%
High31°
Low19°
5km/hNWWind fromNorth-West· Max 20
Light Breeze · Gusts 36 km/h
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Today's Daylight Forecast

Overcast
Fri, Sep 117:30 AMDay
12h 38m daylight today24h view
Sunrise7:04 AMDawn 6:34 AM
Daylight remaining12h 11mNoon 1:23 PMTotal 12h 38m
Sunset7:42 PMDusk 8:12 PM
NowOvercast+20°C

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Health & Activity Advice
🟡 High UVAQI 23 · Good

High UV apply sunscreen before heading out. A hat or sun umbrella is recommended during peak hours.

5-Day Weather Forecast

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Atmospheric Details

Wind
5 km/h
NW · Light Breeze · Max 20 km/h
Humidity
42 %
Comfortable
UV Index
7
High
Visibility
10 km
Excellent
Pressure
868 hPa
Low · change likely
Dew Point
7°C
Comfortable

Today vs Normal

31°C+7° above normal

The long-term average high for today is 24°C.

21 of the last 28 days with published data ran above normal.

It continues that pattern - today's forecast is also running above normal.

2026-08-28: 29°C29°2026-08-29: 24°C24°2026-08-30: 25°C25°2026-08-31: 28°C28°2026-09-01: 27°C27°2026-09-02: 27°C27°2026-09-03: 27°C27°2026-09-04: 28°C28°2026-09-05: 29°C29°2026-09-06: 28°C28°2026-09-07: 21°C21°2026-09-08: 25°C25°

Red = above normal, blue = at or below · last 12 days

Air Quality

Air Quality
Moderate

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Health & Activity Advice

⚠ Take Precautions

UV index is 7 today — high. Apply sunscreen before heading out, and consider a hat or shade during peak hours (roughly late morning to mid-afternoon).

Air quality is acceptable for most people. Unusually sensitive individuals should consider reducing prolonged or heavy outdoor exertion.

Morning before 10 AM or evening after 4 PM is the more comfortable window for outdoor activity today.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hottest month in Salt Lake City?

The hottest month in Salt Lake City is typically July, with daytime highs averaging around 34.6°C (94°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Overnight lows during this period average near 19.9°C (68°F).

What is the coldest month in Salt Lake City?

The coldest month in Salt Lake City is typically January, with overnight lows averaging around -5.4°C (22°F) and daytime highs near 3.2°C (38°F), based on 10 years of historical weather data. Freezing overnight temperatures are common during this month, so plan for icy conditions in the early morning.

Does Salt Lake City have a rainy season?

Salt Lake City doesn't have a sharply defined rainy season rainfall is fairly spread across the year based on 10 years of historical data. March is the wettest month on average (about 86 mm), while July is the driest (about 4 mm).

What's the best time of year to visit Salt Lake City?

The best time to visit Salt Lake City is typically May to June, when daytime highs average a comfortable 25.3°C (78°F). Rainfall during this window averages around 28 mm, one of the lighter, more comfortable stretches of the year. This is based on 10 years of historical weather data.

Is Salt Lake City's air quality safe right now?

As of the latest reading, Salt Lake City's air quality index (AQI) is 23, rated "Good", based on the nearest monitoring station. Air quality is considered satisfactory, with little to no health risk.